Maternal Health

Suggestions to increase milk supply and to keep yourself nourished while breastfeeding/chestfeeding.

For Immediate Release: November 12, 2024 Media Contact: Kyle Casteel Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280 │ AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov New Report Shows Progress on Health During Pregnancy Officials highlight decreased use of alcohol and cigarettes while new challenges emerge WATERBURY...

Vermont PRAMS For the Health of Mothers and Infants Vermont PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) is an ongoing survey of Vermont mothers who recently gave birth. PRAMS is a research study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Prepare for breastfeeding/chestfeeding success before your baby is born and get a good start during the first days.

Through good nutrition, WIC helps ensure optimal health outcomes for pregnant people, new parents, and families with infants and young children.

There are resources available to continue breastfeeding/chestfeeding when you are separated from your baby when returning to work or school.

Skin-to-skin and good latch help with breastfeeding/chestfeeding and bonding in your baby's first days.

What is Strong Families Vermont Home Visiting? We are here to partner with you and make this parenting journey easier. We offer: Free, convenient, flexible visits with your own nurse or family support professional. Help begins at any point in...

Health campaigns related to alcohol and other drug use. Resources for grantees and partners.

Suicide touches the lives of many Vermonters. Our intentional self-harm and death by suicide rates are significantly higher than the United States rates. Find help, learn about warning, signs, risk and protective factors. Read about what Vermont is doing to...